Out & About NOVA – Summer Edition

Summertime in NOVA! Northern Virginia is normally bustling with activity, but it is especially so as we move into the summer months. From ballroom dancing to concerts in the park, there’s plenty of fun to be had for all ages here in Northern Virginia. Come discover some fun activities this June – just in time for Father’s Day!

An afternoon of fun down at the Workhouse! All proceeds from this event benefit the Workhouse Arts Ceramics Program. Enjoy live performances, a scavenger hunt, & more! It’s $20 for a handmade ceramic bowl, and they’ll fill it with ice cream!

McLean, VA – Recurs weekly on Fridays until November 16th from 8AM-12PM

Free admission! Similar to the Kingstowne Farmer’s Market, McLean also has a Master Gardener Plant Clinic on site to answer your questions. And the market is not able to accommodate pets, except for service animals.

Rogue Productions is putting on Hamlet, one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies. A reception with beer and wine begins at 6:30PM; the show begins at 7:30PM. Tickets are $15, available online or at the door.

Ages 16+, come on down to the Workhouse and draw with a live model! Bring your own drawing supplies; this is not a class, but a fun, open workshop for aspiring artists looking to brush up their skills or portfolios. Models will vary from short to long poses, nude and clothed model sessions. $15 admission regular price, but bring your college ID and get in for $10!

Teams of two compete in an 18-hole tournaments, with levels for ages 7-12, 13-17, and adults. There are prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each division. Registration is $70 per team, and includes lunch!

Date night classes are a great way to learn basic cooking techniques and meet new friends! Learn how to make that date night special – and have fun while you do it! Registration is $150, sign up today!

A night of dancing, refreshments, and a cash bar! The social dance will be led by professional ballroom instructors but not to worry! All skill levels are encouraged, and while there is no specific dress code, most attendees wear casual cocktail attire. Need a refresher? Arrive at 7:30PM for a mini-lesson! Admission is $10 per person for the dance, and $5 per person for the mini-lesson.

Family-friendly concerts in the park for FREE! Bring a blanket and enjoy musical guests while your children head to the Kids Zone to run around with friends. There’s also a variety of carnival foods plus a Beer Garden, hosted by the Mineral Fire Department Auxiliary.

Join us for NOVA’s largest pre-Independence Day fireworks show! This year, the US Navy Band Commodores will perform the very best of big band jazz music, followed by a thirty minute fireworks show! Admission is free; parking in the Workhouse’s parking lot is $20. Enjoy food trucks and art exhibits galore in our festival of fun!

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